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<blockquote data-quote="hispls" data-source="post: 8660727" data-attributes="member: 614752"><p>I did head unit, front speakers, 5 channel amp, and sub in my Corolla for about that money so you have some options.</p><p></p><p>First off, be aware for "good" sound even an entry level aftermarket head unit would do better than Line Out Converter (LOC) on the factory source. You will need one or the other to get RCAs to your amps most likely. Any particular reason you're looking to stay with the stock head unit? Stock head units can often be a weak link right from the start.</p><p></p><p>I'd also suggest not replacing rear speakers. Focus your efforts elsewhere. Doing the fronts plus sub with a decent amp will get plenty loud and allow your budget to be used where it will really make a difference. </p><p></p><p>Using amps is critical. Stock head unit might put out 5-8W per channel real-world which is fine for stock speakers with a coil the size of the eraser on a #2 pencil but on anything decent it's just not enough power particularly to keep up with any decent sub(s). With sub-stage as well, less is more. What you may remember 2 12" woofers was like when you were in high school can be done with a single high quality 8" woofer in the proper box these days (power is CHEAP and woofer technology takes full advantage of this). That said if you're not competent/confident with woodworking or lack tools and time you might be stuck with prefab options which would be more like the old school options you may remember. </p><p></p><p>Do let us know what precisely you have for space to work with to mount sub(s) and amp(s) and your level of confidence with DIY. This youtube channel may be handy selecting amp(s), the guy is a member here and has a stack of reviews on budget priced amps. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/bigblank69" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/bigblank69</a></p><p></p><p>Check back here before you buy anything, there's a lot of very poor quality stuff out there in the entry level price range and the unscrupulous manufacturers are very good at hyping it up; there's also enough uneducated consumers who will give junk strong reviews so you need to be careful when shopping.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hispls, post: 8660727, member: 614752"] I did head unit, front speakers, 5 channel amp, and sub in my Corolla for about that money so you have some options. First off, be aware for "good" sound even an entry level aftermarket head unit would do better than Line Out Converter (LOC) on the factory source. You will need one or the other to get RCAs to your amps most likely. Any particular reason you're looking to stay with the stock head unit? Stock head units can often be a weak link right from the start. I'd also suggest not replacing rear speakers. Focus your efforts elsewhere. Doing the fronts plus sub with a decent amp will get plenty loud and allow your budget to be used where it will really make a difference. Using amps is critical. Stock head unit might put out 5-8W per channel real-world which is fine for stock speakers with a coil the size of the eraser on a #2 pencil but on anything decent it's just not enough power particularly to keep up with any decent sub(s). With sub-stage as well, less is more. What you may remember 2 12" woofers was like when you were in high school can be done with a single high quality 8" woofer in the proper box these days (power is CHEAP and woofer technology takes full advantage of this). That said if you're not competent/confident with woodworking or lack tools and time you might be stuck with prefab options which would be more like the old school options you may remember. Do let us know what precisely you have for space to work with to mount sub(s) and amp(s) and your level of confidence with DIY. This youtube channel may be handy selecting amp(s), the guy is a member here and has a stack of reviews on budget priced amps. [URL="https://www.youtube.com/user/bigblank69"]https://www.youtube.com/user/bigblank69[/URL] Check back here before you buy anything, there's a lot of very poor quality stuff out there in the entry level price range and the unscrupulous manufacturers are very good at hyping it up; there's also enough uneducated consumers who will give junk strong reviews so you need to be careful when shopping. [/QUOTE]
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